Southeast Asia

The Conflict between Cambodia and Thailand: A Crisis with Domestic Roots

Cambodia–Thailand tensions aren’t just about borders. They reflect domestic politics: an unstable but real Thai democracy versus Cambodia’s entrenched autocracy.

AI and Authoritarianism: Lessons from Myanmar

Myanmar’s December elections are a façade. AI-powered surveillance, facial recognition, and message monitoring have helped the junta crush dissent—locking in rule and offering a blueprint for digital authoritarianism.

Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Re-orientation: Growing Emphasis on De-dollarization and BRICS

Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.

Regime Crises and Geopolitical Perspectives on the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

Cambodia and Thailand’s war isn’t just about borders—it’s dynastic rivalry, shadow economies, and a crumbling authoritarian model. As battles rage, Cambodia faces a deeper reckoning with power, legitimacy, and survival.

Can a ‘Golden Visa Program’ Bolster Thai Economy?

Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin proposes a $1M Golden Visa to lure 600K wealthy foreigners, boost GDP, and cut debt. As Western visas tighten, ASEAN and Gulf nations race to attract talent and capital.

Criminal Networks, Not Patriotism: The True Source of Hun Sen’s Fury Toward Thailand

Hun Sen’s fury at Thailand isn’t about history or pride. It’s panic: Bangkok’s crackdown on Chinese scam rings threatens the criminal economy propping up his regime. Nationalism is just the smokescreen.

Prabowo’s Russia Visit: The Key Outcomes

Prabowo skips G7 for Russia’s Davos. Signs $2.29B investment deal with Putin, backs BRICS vision. Jakarta’s message: Indonesia isn’t picking sides—but it won’t be sidelined in the new world order.

Terror and Punishment: Diplomacy Under Siege in the Indian Subcontinent

As leaders trade blame, ordinary people bear the cost—caught between terror, retaliation, and the fading hope of lasting peace in the subcontinent.

Year Zero’s Legacy: Confronting the Horrors of Tuol Sleng

A wrong sign pointed to a right place—Tuol Sleng. Once a school, now a museum of pain. Beneath jacarandas, Cambodia's darkest chapter quietly demands to be remembered.

Indonesia and Jordan Quietly Deepen Defense Cooperation

Indonesia and Jordan are quietly forging a deeper defense bond—military training, industrial ties, and joint aid missions signal a maturing partnership grounded in trust, not talk.

Trump’s 49% Tariff on Cambodia: The World’s Hardest-Hit Victim of a Flawed Trade Doctrine

On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his new "Liberation Day" trade initiative, announcing a new wave of sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. While most...

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BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.

BRICS and De-Dollarization: Is the Global Financial Order Really Changing?

BRICS may not end dollar dominance, but it is accelerating a shift toward a more multipolar financial order where currencies, influence, and economic power are becoming increasingly contested.

Between Two Fronts: Why Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation Is No Longer Optional

Japan and South Korea can no longer afford fragmented security policies. In a Taiwan-Korea dual contingency, coordination is no longer strategic preference, but the foundation of deterrence and regional stability.

Islamabad as Intermediary: Pakistan’s Calculated Turn to Crisis Diplomacy

As Gulf tensions rise, Pakistan has quietly become the channel neither Washington nor Tehran can afford to lose. Islamabad’s diplomacy is no longer reactive; it is positioning itself at the center of crisis management.

Epstein Case and the Crisis of Transparency in the West

The Epstein case is no longer just about one predator. It’s about whether Western institutions can investigate power honestly — or whether wealth, influence, and secrecy will always outrun accountability.